The 49th Regiment of Foot and the CMHS

The 49th Foot recreated unit was formed in 1984 and is a project of the Canadian Military Heritage Society.

The Canadian Military Heritage Society (CMHS) is a non-for-profit organization whose members are dedicated volunteers committed to the promotion and the preservation of Canada's national and military heritage.

The members of the CMHS study all aspects of Canadian military history and re-enact time periods of historical interest. Each member has the rare opportunity to gain knowledge while recreating the experience of the Canadian soldier in combination with the study of Canadian wars. The CMHS historical unit hopes to "educate throuh living history" by attending air shows, museums, and historical sites where the unit displays a large collection of uniforms, weapons, personal affects and documents from various periods. The society also participates in re-enactment displays in Canada and the USA at various historical and military sites.

Played at degradation ceremonies when soldiers were to be flogged or drummed out of the army